How You Can Finance Your Home Renovation

Outdated kitchen. Overrun backyard. Unusable basement space. If you have a home renovation project in mind, the first thing you must consider is how you will finance it. Here are the most common options to make your dreams become a reality.

Cash

Paying in cash is the most straightforward financing option; save until you have enough money to cover the expenses. This will help eliminate spending outside your budget but can also extend your timeline.

Mortgage Refinance

If you’ve been making payments on your home for a few years and your interest rate is higher than current market rates, you may be eligible for a mortgage refinance, reducing your payments and freeing up some money.

Cash-Out Refinance

You can tap into your home equity and borrow up to 80 percent of your home’s value to pay off your current mortgage, plus take out more cash to cover the renovations. This option is encouraged only when you’re making improvements that will increase the value of your home, as it can add a lot of interest and fees.

Home Equity

Getting a home equity line of credit allows you to borrow money against the value of your home. You usually receive up to 80 percent of your home’s value minus your loan amount.

Retirement Funds

Homeowners can consider pulling money from a 401K or IRA account, even though they aren’t specifically meant to cover a home renovation. This option might incur additional penalties or tax payments but may be worth it when making improvements that will benefit them financially in the long run.

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Joumana Witt

REALTOR®

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